Wednesday, September 23, 2009

MLA: Raj Chouhan - Burnaby Edmonds

Father , we give thanks to-day for the privilege to pray for MLA. Raj Chouhan. It has been proven once again, by his constituents in Burnaby -Edmonds, the value and confidence they have in Raj to lead them for another term.

His experience to anticipate and discern the needs of his community is evident. May he be strengthened by wisdom and good judgement as he seeks to find new and fresh ways to implement change that will benefit all he serves so faithfully.

Dear Lord, watch over him, prorect and keep him safe as he travels. Richly, bless his wife and their two children, as they seek to have quality time to-gether. We pray for continued good health and happiness.

In Jesus Name, Amen

Raj Chouhan was re-elected as the MLA for Burnaby-Edmonds on May 12, 2009. He was first elected to the Legislature May 17, 2005.

Raj serves as opposition critic for Labour. Previously Raj served as critic for human rights, multiculturalism and immigration.

Born in the Punjab province of India, Raj was the founding president of the Canadian Farmworkers' Union and served as a Director of the Hospital Employees Union. Raj also served as a member of the Labour Relations Board of B.C. and the Arbitration Bureau of B.C.

A founding member of the B.C. Organization to Fight Racism, Raj has worked in promoting human rights and racial equality. He has served as the Vice President of B.C. Human Rights Defenders since 2003. Raj has taught courses on Human Rights, the B.C. Labour Code and collective bargaining since 1987. Raj and his wife, Inder, have two children, Amrita and Anu, and live in Burnaby-Edmonds.